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Srisaket Sor Rungvisai – Biography, Boxing Record, Net Worth, 10 Fast Facts

November 16, 2020
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If you call him the Thai Manny Pacquaio you may not be far from the true description of this brilliant professional boxer called Srisaket Sor Rungvisai.  He is a humble and accomplished boxer who has made his nation and family proud through his dedication and proficiency as one of the best boxers to succeed through pure hard work.  

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  • Srisaket Sor Rungvisai Biography 
  • Boxing Record 
  • Net Worth of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
  • Details You Probably Don’t Know About Him
  • Complete profile of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai Biography 

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The boxer popularly known as Srisaket Sor Rungvisai was born on December 8, 1986, in Sisaket Province in Thailand, and was named Wisaksil Wangek at birth. 

Not much is known about his parents or siblings, but he was born into an extremely poor family, and growing up was a very challenging one for him.  

When he turned 13, he made up his mind that he was going to escape from poverty and decided to move to Bangkok in search of a better life; he stated that he once had to walk for about 100 kilometers to a departmental store in search of work as a refuse collector. 

Boxing Record 

Srisaket has had a very brilliant career in his 11 years journey as a professional boxer. In those years, he has had 54 fights – with 48 wins (mostly by TKO or KOs, 5 losses (2 of which were by KOs) and just 1 draw match. 

He lost his first 2 fights as a professional boxer in 2009 to Japanese opponents by TKO and KO respectively, getting his first win by TKO against Prakaipetech. Aunsawan in 2009. He suffered a loss after this win, but he followed it up with 5 consecutive wins thereafter mostly by TKO/KOs. He won the WBC-ABCO super-flyweight in 2011 against Erik Diaz Siregar by a KO and defended it successfully times thereafter. He won the WBC Super Flyweight title in 2013 by TKO against Yota Sato. Several victories and occasional setbacks dot his career, with his most recent loss being in 2019, when he lost his The Ring and WBC Super flyweight titles to Juan Estrada – the current Champion.  

Net Worth of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai

Srisaket’s exact net worth is not readily available and much of what is attributed to him as his net worth are just an estimation.  A range of $ 1 million to $ 5 million is being touted as his current net worth, but none is from a credible source or from the man himself. 

Details You Probably Don’t Know About Him

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
Srisaket Sor Rungvisai vs. Juan Francisco Estrada (Image Source)

1. Raised in poverty

He came from a very poor family and they were so poor that he had to search through dustbins for food scraps and remnants thrown away by others to feed himself and his female friend then – who later became his girlfriend. 

2. His amateur record was poor

Srisaket had a very disappointing amateur record in boxing at the beginning of his career. He lost 4 out of his first 5 fights, managing to defeat a fellow beginner boxer like himself. 

Despite the initial defeats earlier on in his amateur boxing career, he still managed to convince some good folks at the Nakournloung Boxing Promotion Gym, who saw the promise in him and agreed to take him under their wings and teach the fine arts of boxing. 

3. He has an inner strength

He is a dogged, resilient, and very fearless fighter, who has never been in awe or wowed by any opponent that he has ever faced. He once stated in an interview that he was not afraid to fight anyone in his weight category that steps into the ring with him. 

4. Boxing is a way out of poverty for Srisaket Sor Rungvisai

Srisaket is one of the very many notable boxers that used boxing as a career to escape the crippling clutches of poverty. Some others in his condition would have taken to crime to meet their needs, but he rather chose the path of honor and worked very hard to make a name for himself – against all odds. 

5. He is an inspiration to many

Since he won his first world boxing title, he has been a source of inspiration to other Thai boxers who have been inspired by his story and rise to international prominence and fame.  

6. The Boxer is also a policeman

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According to Rungvisai, his dream job was to always be a police officer; he now works as one. He also revealed that he is proud of the job because it allows him to serve the public.

See Also: Tony Yoka- 10 Unknown Facts About The Incredible Boxer

7. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai is not big

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai is not a giant, but he has a giant’s personality and determination that has made him one of the best boxers in the world in the super flyweight category. He is 5 feet and 3 inches (1.6 meters) tall and has an arms reach of 63 inches (1.6 meters) and he packs quite a big punch too. He has defeated some of the best pound-for-pound. Boxers in his category and has earned the right to be called one of the best pound-for-pound boxers himself. 

8. How his relationship ended with Patchareewan Lanham

In 2018, Srisaket was left devastated and distraught when he broke up with his live-in-lover for 14 years, Patchareewan Lanham. He was so heartbroken from the breakup that he took some time off training to heal his broken heart. The two were already engaged and were set to get married before Lanham announced that they were going their separate ways. 

9. Did cheating play a part in their breakup?

The rumor mills had it that Srisaket’s relationship broke up because either his girlfriend was cheating on him, or he was the one doing the cheating. Many couldn’t phantom why they would end their 14-year-old relationship so abruptly. However, the boxer claimed the breakup was amicable. 

10. He is now married

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Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and his wife Pornpimol Sankaew (Image Source)

The Thai boxer is now married to Pornpimol Sankaew. The two tied the knot in 2018, November 11 at Pornpimol’s hometown of Chumphon.

Complete profile of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
Full NameWisaksil Wangek
Date of Birth8 December 1986
Age33 years
Zodiac SignSagittarius
NationalityThailand
Birth placeUthumphon Phisai, Sisaket, Thailand
EthnicityThai
ProfessionProfessional boxer
EducationNA
FatherJiemsak Wang-eak
MotherNoorat Wang-eak
SiblingsNA
Marital StatusMarried
Spouse/Partner Pornpimol Sankaew (m. 2018)
GirlfriendPatchareewan Kanha
KidsNA
ReligionNA
Estimated Net Worth:$1million-$5million
Source of net worthBoxing
Height1.6 m ( 5 ft 3 in)
Weight115 lbs
Eye colorNA
Hair colorNA
Social mediaInstagram
Twitter
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